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New Directions in Irish-American History
New Directions in Irish-American History
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John Williams is one of the most renowned film composers in history. He has penned unforgettable scores for Star Wars, the Indiana Jones series, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, Superman, and countless other films. Fans flock to his many concerts, and with forty-nine Academy Award nominations as of 2014, he is the second-most Oscar-nominated person after Walt Disney. Yet despite such critical acclaim and prestige, this is the first book in English on Williams s work and career.
Combining accessible writing with thorough scholarship, and rigorous historical accounts with insightful readings, John Williams s Film Music explores why Williams is so important to the history of film music. Beginning with an overview of music from Hollywood s Golden Age (1933 58), Emilio Audissino traces the turning points of Williams s career and articulates how he revived the classical Hollywood musical style. This book charts each landmark of this musical restoration, with special attention to the scores for Jaws and Star Wars, Williams s work as conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra, and a full film/music analysis of Raiders of the Lost Ark. The result is a precise, enlightening definition of Williams s neoclassicism and a grounded demonstration of his lasting importance, for both his compositions and his historical role in restoring part of the Hollywood tradition.
Best Special Interest Books, selected by the American Association of School Librarians
Best Books for General Audiences, selected by the Public Library Reviewers"
Author: Kevin Kenny
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
Published: 06/12/2014
Pages: 344
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.98h x 6.38w x 0.77d
ISBN: 9780299187149
Review Citation(s):
Multicultural Review 03/01/2004 pg. 81
Choice 02/01/2004 pg. 1143
Combining accessible writing with thorough scholarship, and rigorous historical accounts with insightful readings, John Williams s Film Music explores why Williams is so important to the history of film music. Beginning with an overview of music from Hollywood s Golden Age (1933 58), Emilio Audissino traces the turning points of Williams s career and articulates how he revived the classical Hollywood musical style. This book charts each landmark of this musical restoration, with special attention to the scores for Jaws and Star Wars, Williams s work as conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra, and a full film/music analysis of Raiders of the Lost Ark. The result is a precise, enlightening definition of Williams s neoclassicism and a grounded demonstration of his lasting importance, for both his compositions and his historical role in restoring part of the Hollywood tradition.
Best Special Interest Books, selected by the American Association of School Librarians
Best Books for General Audiences, selected by the Public Library Reviewers"
Author: Kevin Kenny
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
Published: 06/12/2014
Pages: 344
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.98h x 6.38w x 0.77d
ISBN: 9780299187149
Review Citation(s):
Multicultural Review 03/01/2004 pg. 81
Choice 02/01/2004 pg. 1143
About the Author
Kevin Kenny is associate professor in the Department of History and in Irish Studies at Boston College. He is author of The American Irish: A History and Making Sense of the Molly Maguires.
